Newsreel Asia

Newsreel Asia is a news platform from India that offers docuseries, podcasts, and interviews. It was established on May 3, 2021, coinciding with World Press Freedom Day. With the motto, “News is best told in stories,” Newsreel Asia aims to share audio and visual narratives about current issues, encouraging understanding and thoughtful reactions from its audience.

International

English

Media Company

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#2212634

India

#169481

Articles

Centre’s Forensic Report on ‘Manipur Tapes’ Implicating Biren Singh Ready

1 week ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

Weeks before the second anniversary of the outbreak of violence in Manipur, the Union government has informed the Supreme Court that a forensic report on the leaked audio recordings—referred to as the “Manipur Tapes” and allegedly featuring former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, implicating him in the unrest—is ready and will soon be submitted in a sealed envelope.
Supreme Court Pushes Centre to Defend Waqf Amendment

1 week ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

During the Supreme Court’s hearing on the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna posed pointed questions to both the government and the petitioners. The Act, which came into force recently, has been challenged by several petitioners who argue that it infringes on religious freedoms and the administrative autonomy of the Muslim community.
Tamil Nadu’s Panel to Challenge Alleged Central Overreach

1 week ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced the formation of a high-level, three-member committee tasked with reviewing the status of state rights under the Indian Constitution and recommending ways to preserve them. The committee, formed in response to alleged overreach by the Centre, will be chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph.
NCERT Textbooks Have Hindi Titles for English-Medium Students

1 week ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has reportedly started assigning Hindi titles to textbooks meant for English medium students. Kerala’s Education Minister V. Sivankutty has described the decision as “irrational” and demanded an immediate review, criticising it for being in conflict with India’s constitutional and federal principles. English textbooks for English medium students have had English titles.
Ambedkar’s Blueprint for Justice, Dignity and Equality

1 week ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

As India marks Ambedkar Jayanti today, citizens would do well to revisit B.R. Ambedkar’s vision for the country—as a scale by which to measure the conduct of governments and political parties. First, the fight against caste lay at the core of Ambedkar’s political philosophy; as the principal architect of India’s Constitution, he viewed caste as the greatest obstacle to building an equal and democratic society.
Supreme Court Sets Timelines for Governors, President on State Bills - Newsreel Asia

1 week ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

The Supreme Court has ruled that governors and the President must adhere to specific timelines when deciding on state bills, affirming its power of judicial review to prevent political obstruction in legislative processes. In the judgment, the Court clearly stated that no constitutional authority, including governors or the President, is immune from judicial scrutiny, as reported by The Hindustan Times.
US Raises Voting System Concerns, India Defends Its EVMs

1 week ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence in the United States, has raised concerns about the vulnerability of electronic voting systems (EVS) in the country. Her remarks have, interestingly, prompted India’s Election Commission (ECI) to issue a statement reaffirming the integrity of its own electronic voting machines (EVMs).
Allahabad High Court in a Rape Case: Woman ‘Invited Trouble’ by Drinking

2 weeks ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

The Allahabad High Court granted bail in a rape case, citing controversial reasoning. In his order, Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh appeared to shift blame onto the complainant—a postgraduate student—stating that she had chosen to drink alcohol late at night in a pub and to accompany the accused. The woman had filed a police complaint in September 2024 stating that she went to a bar with friends, where they all drank alcohol, according to The Hindu and News18.
Startup Founder: Bad Governance Behind India’s Innovation Failures

2 weeks ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

A semiconductor entrepreneur has written an open letter to Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, in response to his criticism of Indian startups for focusing on food delivery, betting, and fantasy sports platforms instead of high-tech sectors such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence. The founder argues that it is the government’s systemic inefficiencies that pose the real barrier to innovation in deep-tech industries.
India Can Gain from US-China Trade Rift, Says Raghuram Rajan

2 weeks ago | newsreel.asia | Vishal Arora

Raghuram Rajan, a former head of the Reserve Bank of India, believes that the current tensions between the United States and China could work in India’s favour. The uncertainty caused by the conflict will likely compel companies to look for safer and more stable countries to do business with. If India acts smartly and quickly, it could attract more trade and investment, he explained in a media interview. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced significant tariff increases on imports.